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Nowells Lakes Walkway

Hawera · Taranaki · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 18 m descenthigh 89 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 3.7 · 8
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dog
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Nowells Lakes Walkway

This moderate-length track follows 2.7 km as an out-and-back, near Hāwera in Taranaki.

Graded easy, it climbs about 15 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are lakeside stretches and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 8 reviews.

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Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Nowells Lakes Walkway?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Nowells Lakes Walkway by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Nowells Lakes Walkway?

Nowells Lakes Walkway is 2.7 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Nowells Lakes Walkway?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack.

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